Clinical Psychologist: Salford CSNRT and Outpatient TBI

You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians who work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will benefit from the supervision structure and peer support of the whole department and the additional CPD opportunities afforded here.

To provide neuropsychologically-informed assessments, formulations, and interventions for people referred to Salford CSNRT for MDT input. This includes individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke and acquired brain injury.

To support the CSNRT MDT in working with these client groups and provide training within the MDT.

To monitor outcomes with clients.

To support research, audit and service evaluations within Salford CSNRT.

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual who has a keen interest in clinical work and in developing evidence based, inclusive clinical neuropsychology services within an MDT.

The post includes outpatient clinics and associated non-clinical/ administrative time. The outpatient clinics are attached to the Traumatic Brain Injury service, which is a part of the wider Major Trauma Psychology team. Appointments for this clinic will predominantly be with patients who have suffered a TBI but also include patients from all outpatient neuropsychology services.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

We welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to learn more about this fantastic opportunity. Please contact Dr Selina Makin, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, at selina.makin@nca.nhs.ukor Dr Benjamin Dawson, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, at benjamin.dawson@nca.nhs.uk should you wish to discuss this post.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Qualifications

Essential: - DClinPsy

Professional Registration

Essential: - Eligibility for membership pf the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology; - HCPC registration

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of working with clients with neurological conditions; - Prior experience of MDT working

Skills & Abilities

Essential: - Competence in the selection, administration and interpretation of cognitive assessments